ZEUS CTB Oil Extraction Facility, Jal, New Mexico | United States Oil Infrastructure

ZEUS CTB is an oil extraction facility situated in Lea County, New Mexico, approximately 23.35 miles northwest of Jal. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers the extraction of crude petroleum. As part of the Permian Basin, one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the United States, ZEUS CTB contributes to the country's domestic energy supply. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). Oil extraction in New Mexico is subject to state-level regulations from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (OCD) and the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED). Typical extraction methods in the region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, which are common for accessing tight oil formations. The environmental context of ZEUS CTB includes its location in an arid region with sensitive ecosystems. Oil extraction activities can impact local water resources and air quality. The facility's proximity to the Permian Basin means it is part of a larger industrial landscape with cumulative environmental considerations, including greenhouse gas emissions and potential for spills. Regulatory oversight aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.

Located in the arid Permian Basin of southeastern New Mexico, ZEUS CTB operates in a region with limited water resources and sensitive desert ecosystems. Oil extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and pose risks to groundwater from potential spills or leaks. The facility is subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level oversight from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division to manage environmental impacts.